Fender USA American QMT Stratocaster Pale Moon "Transparent Black + Ebony" (2020)
Specifications
Model: American QMT Stratocaster Pale Moon
Year: 2020
Finish: Transparent Black (Gloss Nitrocellulose)
Top: Quilted Maple
Body: Alder
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Ebony with Pale Moon Inlays
Neck Profile: Modern C
Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
Radius: 9.5"
Pickups: Fender Custom Shop Fat '50s Single-Coils (Neck, Middle, Bridge)
Electronics:
Master Volume
Tone 1 (Neck/Middle)
Tone 2 (Bridge)
5-Way Selector Switch
Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
Tuners: Fender Deluxe Locking Tuners
Scale Length: 25.5"
Nut: Bone
Hardware: Chrome
 
Personal Thoughts
The American QMT Stratocaster Pale Moon in Transparent Black is an incredibly rare and visually striking Strat. The quilted maple top gives it an elegant, high-end boutique look, while the pale moon inlays on the ebony fingerboard add a unique and exotic touch. This combination of aesthetics and premium tonewoods makes it one of the most distinctive Stratocasters produced in recent years.
Tonally, the Custom Shop Fat '50s pickups deliver classic Strat tones with a bit more warmth and output, perfect for blues, rock, and even modern genres. The Modern C neck profile and medium jumbo frets provide exceptional playability, making it a joy to play for extended sessions.
Given the uncertain production numbers—with estimates suggesting fewer than 300 units produced—this is a truly rare find and a potentially collectible piece in the Fender lineup.
 
Condition Report
This guitar is in mint condition, showing no signs of wear, handling, or play-related marks. The Transparent Black finish is pristine, and the frets, hardware, and electronics are near perfect.
 
Why It’s Special
With its quilted maple top, pale moon inlays, and highly limited production run, this Stratocaster is a standout in both looks and performance. Its rarity makes it highly sought-after, and its premium specs ensure it plays and sounds as good as it looks. A true collector’s piece and an absolute gem for any Fender enthusiast.